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From family-friendly crafts and holiday activities to cornhole league nights and craft beer festivals, there’s always something going on.

We sometimes cancel public programming for inclement weather, including high heat index, poor air quality, thunderstorms, high winds, heavy snow and ice, and extreme windchill.

Please refer to our Facebook and Instagram Stories at least two hours prior to programs for status updates on weather-related public event cancellations or rescheduling.

For general park inquiries, please email info@millriverpark.org.

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The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

May 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

The Brownstein | Selkowitz Carousel will be open from 9 - 5pm.  Carousel rides are $2 or a multi ride 6 rides for $10 pass is available.  The Rich Pantry will be open for refreshments.  

Whittingham Discovery Center
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

May 19 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating until September 30, 2024

Whittingham Discovery Center, our newest addition to the park, is NOW OPEN! This state-of-the-art visitor and environmental center has FREE educational exhibits and activities for all ages. Visit today!

Rhythmic Yoga w/ Live drumming (Pilin)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

May 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 5, 2024

Join in for a breath-centered, rhythmic yoga practice that flows with sequences to stretch and strengthen the body, activate the core, and ignite your inner radiance. This moving meditation encourages body awareness, mindfulness, and relieves stress. Class is for all levels.

Papermaking Craft
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

May 21 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday and Saturday, repeating until May 25, 2024

Join us as we turn old paper scraps into something beautiful through eco-conscious paper-making. Let’s make weekends creative and sustainable! sign up for the date and time slot you will like to attend. Suggested Donation of $5 per person – DONATE HERE Whittingham Discovery Center, 1040 Washington Blvd.

Tai Chi with Ken
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

May 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 6, 2024

Tai Chi is a mind, body spirit exercise using slowing flowing movements. It emphasizes deep breathing, balance and focused attention. We will be doing a series of gentle physical movements and stretches ensuring that your body is inconstant motion...”moving meditation”. These postures will help promote the body’s natural healing ability and overall feeling of increased […]

Bolly X with Preeti
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

May 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until July 10, 2024

Come break a sweat with us…Bollywood style! 60 minutes of non-stop dancing to popular Bollywood music! You don’t want to miss this one! Get your BollyOn!

Spotted Lanternfly Documentary Screening
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Visit the Whittingham Discovery Center to see the Spring 2024 high school Steward interns present their short film documentary about Spotted Lanternflies! It features professional interviews, and facts about spotted lanternflies, and ends with a Q&A about their documentary process. Click here to Register 

Cork & Canvas
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

May 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 30, 2024

Join us at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 6 - 8 PM to enjoy wine and create art with acrylics alongside Jean Benoit, a talented painter from the Stamford Art Association. Must be 21+ to register. Admission includes supplies and one drink; extra drinks available for purchase. Let's paint the town! REGISTER NOW

Zumba with Tristan
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

May 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until June 27, 2024

ome sweat it out in Zumba® Fitness class with Tristan Mogollon. We’ll focus not only on cardio but on core, sculpting and toning…all while dancing and having fun!

Total Body Fit with UJ
10:00 am - 11:00 am

May 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until August 10, 2024

UJ is a fitness trainer in Fairfield County. In this class, each participant will receive an education in strength building, calorie burning and muscle development/growth. This class will provide a high intensity setting with intent to improve, correct and re-educate all individuals, no matter their experience level in fitness or exercise

Watershed Table Demonstration
10:30 am - 11:00 am

May 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating until June 29, 2024

One event on May 26, 2024 at 10:30 am

Join us at 10:45 am for an engaging table activity led by our Whittingham Discovery Center docents, where we'll simulate how watersheds function! Explore the interconnectedness of land and water as you observe the flow of "rainwater" through miniature landscapes, gaining a hands-on understanding of watershed dynamics.

Fitness & Flow w/ BringtheHoopla
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 18, 2024

Hoop Fitness and Flow is a combination of all the most beautiful parts of hoop dance with a special fitness twist. Laughter, learning, and music encompass this truly unique look into the hoop community. A perfect place for any level to work on toning and core strengthening while also expressing their inner self through dance […]